Alstom has delivered the first Long Distance train for the Tren Maya project to the Federal Government and the National Fund for Tourism Development (FONATUR) / Ministry of National Defense (SEDENA).
“These trains, a key part of the transformative Tren Maya project, are manufactured in Mexico by Mexican workers and will provide an elevated level of safety, comfort and modernity, providing the best possible passenger experience and allowing for both day and night operation. The sleeper cars create an atmosphere of tranquility and intimacy, allowing passengers to enjoy both reclining seats and multi-functional cabins. During the day the cabins provide ideal spaces for working, relaxing and eating. At night, they become comfortable single bunks,” the company says.
The Long Distance Train (P’atal) offers a versatile travel experience. In addition to offering seats in preferential and tourist categories, it has a restaurant car and a cafeteria car, allowing travelers to enjoy a wide variety of dining options along the way.
With capacity to accommodate 260 passengers, the Long Distance train has been designed to offer comfort and accessibility. This train includes 238 standard seats, 4 specific spaces for passengers with reduced mobility and 18 seats distributed in its 9 cabins. This configuration improves the capacity of the previous standard model by 17%, providing more space and a more inclusive and comfortable experience for all travelers.
To ensure that the train meets all required standards, Alstom has planned a series of extensive tests. These tests include static and dynamic evaluations focusing on key systems such as traction, braking and passenger information.
This is the first delivery of three Long Distance Trains, as part of the total of 42 trains in the fleet that makes up the Tren Maya project (Long Distance P’atal = 3, Standard Xiinbal = 31, Restaurant Janal = 8).
The delivery of this long-distance train marks a historic moment for mobility in Mexico, as it is the first of its kind in the country, developed specifically for Tren Maya. This development not only represents a significant modernization of the Mexican passenger rail network, but is also a testament to Alstom’s commitment to Mexican manufacturing, innovation and cutting-edge technology. Alstom is marking a milestone in building a transport system that not only connects communities, but also drives a sustainable and prosperous future.
More than 4,500 direct workers have participated in this ambitious project, devoting thousands of hours of work over 1,209 days since the signing of the contract. This joint effort has enabled not only the design and construction of a high-quality train, but also the integration of advanced technologies that guarantee the safety and comfort of passengers.
“We are creating a milestone in Mexico’s mobility with the Tren Maya, a project that reflects Alstom’s ability to lead the future of transportation,” said Maite Ramos, Managing Director of Alstom Mexico.
The Tren Maya project is estimated at USD 7.5 billion. It comprises a 1,564 km rail system, 944 km of which will be the new constructed connections and 620 km of existing lines which need rehabilitation and modernisation works. The entire system will be served by 59 stations and stops across 41 municipalities, 29 of which will be renovated allowing mixt services – passenger and freight traffic – 19 large stations will be located in municipalities that need to attract more passengers and freight volumes to rail transport, while 11 stations will allow a fast passenger and freight traffic flow.
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